Ok, so I’m trying to compose a list over top 10 UX gurus of 2014 and I’m getting a bit disappointed of myself because I end up with “the usual suspects”. I would really like to get a few new names on the list.

In no particular order with a short explanation why I have these on top of my mind:

Jared Spool (for his constant contributions to the ux community in form of talks and reports and more)

Jakob Nielsen (for his constant contributions to the ux community in form of talks and reports and more)

Barry Schwartz (author of the book “The paradox of choice” – he is maybe not primarily a “UX Guru” – but for me his theories changed the way I personally looked at my own designs more than many others more well known).

Luke Wroblewski (“Mobile first” )

There are a a list of great inspirational, motivational speakers and thought leaders that I didn’t put in top 10 list but should get a mention:

Joshua Porter

Stephen Anderson

Steve Krug

Eric Reiss

Don Norman

Bruce Tognazzini

BJ Fogg

Gerry McGovern

Help me find a few more names to add to the list by tweeting their name (to me @haakonha) or comment below.